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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said the lawmaker representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Stella Oduah, has been ignoring invitations to her over an alleged diversion of N3.6bn meant for the installation of security devices at the airports when she was the Minister of Aviation. The commission alleged that …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board said on Sunday that it had suspended its employee, Philomina Chieshe, on account of N36m which was reported to have been swallowed by a snake in the board’s office in Makurdi, Benue State. The JAMB Head of Information, Fabian Benjamin, told Sahara Reporters on Sunday that …

The High Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Wednesday sentenced 30-year-old Victoria Gariga to death by hanging for killing her husband, Henry. The court presided over by Justice Nayai Aganaba said the woman committed the crime on February 4, 2015 at their residence along Ebisam road in Akenfa, Yenagoa, …

The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has announced the seizure of 31 exotic vehicles. Also impounded were 14 trailers of foreign parboiled rice, containing 8,400 bags. The unit’s Area Controller, Mohammed Uba, paraded the items in Lagos yesterday. He disclosed that the vehicles include: …

Drinking hot tea can increase the risk of esophageal cancer, especially if you are a heavy drinker or smoker, a new study has found. But even those who don’t touch alcohol or cigarettes appear to have a higher risk, researchers warned, but they stressed more tests are needed to assess …

A monitoring and evaluation specialist with United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Maureen Zubie-Okolo, has stated that Imo state indigenes use the highest numbers of condoms in Southeast states. Zubie Okolo made this statement during a briefing ​in Enugu ​State on Saturday, February 3, while unveiling the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey …

Mark Zuckerberg offered fresh self-criticism on Monday (Feb 5), acknowledging making numerous mistakes in building the world’s biggest social network as Facebook marked its 14th birthday. “Over the years, I’ve made almost every mistake you can imagine,” the Facebook co-founder said on his personal page. “I’ve made dozens of technical …

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple on Treasure Palace Close, in the Igando area of the state, for allegedly harbouring pregnant women and selling newborn babies. The couple – Adeola Adebayo, 50; and 40-year-old Binta Adebayo – were arrested on Sunday by operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad …

The Senate of Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola has ordered an indefinite closure of the school following students’ unrest Sunday. The decision was the outcome of an emergency meeting of the Senate which took place Monday. The school confirmed one student had been killed. Earlier reports said the crisis …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja signed Executive Order 5 to improve local content in public procurement with science, engineering and technology components. The Executive Order is expected to promote the application of science, technology and innovation towards achieving the nation’s development goals across all sectors of the economy. …

Ex-governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has threatened to protest naked against the non-payment of judges in the state, Guardian reports. He said the high court judges had not been paid for about 16 months, describing the situation as ‘scandalous.’ Ohakim alleged that the state government had also failed to …

Maryam Sanda, who was remanded in prison custody for allegedly killing her husband who is the son of former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bilyamin Bello, on Monday, told the trial court that she is three months pregnant. The alleged ‘killer wife’ begged trial Justice Yusuf Halilu of …

The Lagos State Government has taken an orphan, Basirat, into protective custody after she was allegedly abused by her teacher, then her sister’s husband. According to Punchng, Basirat had been put in the care of her sister who lived in the Ajah area of Lagos State, after her parents died …

Founder and leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazurike, has described Igbos as foolish. The MASSOB founder insisted that Igbo may not become Nigeria’s president because they only fight for their pocket. Speaking with Punch, Uwazurike recalled how Igbo was pushed aside …

The Nasarawa State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the killing of seven persons in a night on Kadarko, a village in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. According to Mr Kennedy Idirisu, its Public Relations Officer, the victims were killed by gunmen that invaded the village on Monday. He …

Miracle is turning out to be quite the charmer in the House. In an interesting turn of events this morning, Miracle and Nina shared a rather intimate kiss in the Shower together. This comes as quite a surprise because it appeared Miracle was quite enamoured by Ifu Ennada orginally and …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says companies found culpable in masking of international telephone calls will get the maximum penalty. Director of Public Affairs, Tony Ojobo, in a statement on Monday said operating licences of some of the interconnect exchange and other licencees involved in the practice would either be …

A 39-year-old man has divorced his legal wife for a s*x doll he recently bought from the United States. According to Paellas Mohule from Botswana, women were just after his money and usually had diseases which made him prefer a doll. Mohule who is a car dealer in Gaborone, Botswana, …

It was meant to be a routine visit, but yesterday’s oversight duty by senators at the Customs headquarters turned out to be more. It sparked another confrontation between them and Comptroller General (CG) Colonel Hameed Ali (retd.). The Senate and Col. Ali had a long row over his refusal to …

The United States announced Monday it was lifting its ban on refugees from 11 “high-risk” countries, but said those seeking to enter the US would come under much tougher scrutiny than in the past. Applicants from 11 countries, unnamed but understood to include 10 Muslim-majority nations plus North Korea, will …